National Cruise Week is upon us. Running from 18 to 26 of September, the event is designed to raise awareness of the wide variety of cruises now available and the cruise holiday industry is out in force with incredible deals to entice more and more holidaymakers to take to the open water in the pursuit of luxury and leisure.
A whopping 1.65 million Britons are expected to enjoy a cruise this year, which is a record amount and a whole 7% higher than the amount of holidaymakers to enjoy a cruise in 2010.
The week-long event is intended not only to raise awareness of the variety of cruises available but also the general affordability of this type of holiday, which is tremendously important in the current financial climate. This affordability is furthered by the incredible deals available from a number of top cruise providers who are participating in the event.
Through a variety of events and special offers, UK travel agents accredited by the Association of Cruise Experts will attract attention to a world of diverse and tantalising cruise options. From river cruises with spectacular views to epic Arctic and Amazon adventures and relaxing family holidays across the Mediterranean and Caribbean, there is a cruise to satisfy every taste; and more importantly every budget.
Flo Powell, ACE director, says cruising offers exceptional value: ‘Meals, accommodation, entertainment and, of course, multiple destinations are included within the price.
‘This means that cruise holidays have enjoyed a boom over the past two years.
‘National Cruise Week 2011 promises to be bigger and better than ever with hundreds of travel agents taking the opportunity to showcase what a holiday at sea has to offer.’